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STAMCAMP 26

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:06:35 GMT

Bookings for STAMCAMP 2026 are now open

Bookings for Stamcamp 2026 are now OPEN .

The dates for this year’s event are  Friday 1 ^st May  – Monday 4 ^th May 2026.

Once again, we will be camping in the amazing grounds surrounding Burghley Park, Stamford and we have some amazing activities for you all to participate in at this annual event.

Bookings are open to Scout and Guide groups both from within Stamford and Bourne District and from other Districts and Counties outside Stamford and Bourne. Please encourage your Scout and Guide friends from around the District and further afield to book on and join in with the fun.

Back by popular demand is our Explorer and Ranger sub camp. This is for Explorers and Rangers to camp together as a sub camp and to be part of the Stamcamp team, not only to be able to have fun enjoying and participating in activities, but to help run activities, crafts and even help with the site services to give them an introduction of what being part of a camp team is like. This will include a special evening programme for them to take part in.

Bookings close on 3 1st January 2026.

The booking forms for groups (including Explorers/Rangers) at the link below. 

https://forms.office.com/e/8CTQjBgZKK

(Please note this is for Groups/Units only, not for activity staff).

Here are a few notes to help you with the booking process.

Non-refundable deposits MUST be sent through for your booking to be accepted. Details of how to pay are on the booking form.
Bookings will only be taken with the details of your craft activity from your group. (Craft Activity – in order for us to keep costs down and to offer a greater variety of crafts to the participants we ask that each Group (excluding Explorer and Ranger Groups) bring a craft activity with them to be run in the craft tent during the weekend) we need these details on booking so that we can ensure a variety of crafts on offer.
You can pay by e-banking the details of which are on the booking form.

Costs - 

£55pp Stamford & Bourne Scout/Explorer/Guide/Ranger. Deposit £30 per Scout/Guide/Explorer/Ranger to be paid by  31/01/2026.
£65pp Out of District/County - Scout/Explorer/Guide/Ranger. Deposit £30 per Scout/Guide/Explorer/Ranger to be paid by  31/01/2026.
£15pp Adult Leaders
£15pp Young Leaders not participating in activities and camping and helping with their Group. If they wish to participate, they must be included as an Explorer on your Group’s booking form.
£10pp Leaders children.
Explorers/Rangers 50/50 £30. Deposit £15 per Explorer/Ranger to be paid by 31/01/2026.

All remaining balances must be paid by 31/03/2026 when bookings will close.

Once your booking has been received and processed you will be sent an info pack to help you plan your Stamcamp. This will include activity forms/permissions and a register of participants (so that camp ID can be completed) which will need to then be returned to the admin team no later than 31st March 2026 .

A link for the booking form for activity staff including staff central catering will be published and distributed separately.

Some important dates:

31st January 2026 – Deposits due in
31st March 2026 – Full balance must be paid and bookings will close!

Please don't hesitate to contact either myself or Kevin if you need more information. All correspondence can be sent to stamcamp@stamfordbournescouts.org.uk

Michelle, Kevin and the Stamcamp Team look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at Stamcamp 26!

Michelle Nelson and Kevin Compton

Stamcamp 26 Organisers

Callum meets new Chief Scout

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:42:13 GMT

Stamford & Bourne Explorer meets new Chief Scout

We’re excited to announce Dwayne Fields, adventurer and TV presenter, as the UK’s new Chief Scout. Dwayne's been appointed to lead our half a million young people and adult volunteers for his values, commitment to help young people, and outstanding leadership qualities. During his time as Chief Scout, Dwayne aims to inspire even more young people and adult volunteers to join from all backgrounds. Two Explorer Scouts and two leaders from the East Midlands were selected to attend the momentous occasion at Scout Park in North London. Explorer Scout, Callum Selby from the Deepings joined in the activities and got to meet the new Chief Scout.

Spring newsletter

Wed, 31 May 2023 11:18:59 GMT

SPRING 23 Newsletter

Here is our Spring 23 newsletter

Winter newsletter

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 18:40:31 GMT

Winter 2023 newsletter now available here

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Stamcamp 23

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:56:19 GMT

Stamcamp 23

Friday 28 April, 1900 – 1pm Monday 1 May 2023, 1300

Bookings for Stamcamp 2023 are OPEN .

The dates for the event are Friday 28 April, 1900 – 1pm Monday 1 May 2023, 1300 . I am delighted to let you know that the camp will be at Burghley Park, Stamford and promises to be a fantastic event.

The booking forms are below. Bookings close on 28 February 2023 . Bookings are open to Scout and Guide groups both from within Stamford and Bourne and from other districts outside Stamford and Bourne.

Stamcamp booking form

Stamcamp staff / adult booking form (groups)

Stamcamp central staff booking form

Each participant will need to complete an activity permission form and the details are here. This is not due until 31 March 2023. Stamcamp activity permission form

A few notes regarding the booking process.

Non-refundable deposits MUST accompany this form for your booking to be accepted.
Bookings will only be taken with the details of your craft activity from your group
Cheques should be made payable to Stamford and Bourne District Scout Council.
Forms and payments needs to be returned to: "Stamcamp". 5 Rutland Close, South Witham, Grantham, Lincs, NG33 5QA".
If you wish to pay by e-banking please contact me for our bank details
Costs -
£45 Stamford & Bourne Scout/Guide. Deposit amount MUST be at least £25 and booked by 28/2/23.
£50 Other Scout/Guide. Deposit amount MUST be at least £25 and booked by 28/2/23.
£7 Adult Leaders (Over 18) and Young Leaders (not participating in activities) attending.
£10 Leaders children 6-10, over 11 then book as scout / guide.
£0 Leaders children - If aged 5 or under.
Food for those not camping with groups £15 per person, Child £10 per person

Some important dates:

28th February 2023 – Bookings close!
31st March 2023 – Full balance must be paid.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need more information - my email is howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk

I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at Stamcamp 23!

Howard Nelson

Stamcamp Organiser

Autumn newsletter

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:08:45 GMT

Autumn Newsletter 2022

Latest Newsletter is attached, with some news and photos of Scouting, happening in our District.

Trustees week

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 15:46:22 GMT

Thanks to our Trustees

As part of national Trustees' Week, we would like to say a very big thank you to all our executive committee members (charity trustees) across the District.

Held between 7th-11th November, Trustees’ Week is an annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do and highlight opportunities for people from all walks of life to get involved and make a difference.

Across Stamford and Bourne Scouts, each of our Groups and Districts are supported by an Executive Committee. Members of these committees are Trustees of their relevant charitable entity, through which we deliver life-changing skills for life.

Our Trustees work tirelessly to ensure we’re able to operate effectively, that our resources are used appropriately, our premises the best they can be, that we have the necessary funding to deliver today and the plans to secure bright futures for years to come. The governance provided by our Executive Committees is most effective when diverse groups of Trustees come together to combine a range of skills, experiences and perspectives, in a supportive environment.

We can’t thank all our Trustees enough for the important work they do.

Howard Nelson

Interim District Executive Chair

Shacklewell Work Parties

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:14:40 GMT

Shacklewell Work Parties

Work parties at Shacklewell on Saturday mornings through November

Dates are 5th/12th/19th and 26th. Times 0900 to 1300

All help welcome to prepare site for winter, clearing leaves etc.
Replies to either me on this email address sasumanager@stamfordbournescouts.org.uk o r to Alan on m.scott603@btinternet.com

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 19:41:12 GMT

Stamford & Bourne Scouts extends its deepest condolences on the death of our patron, monarch and sovereign - Queen Elizabeth II. As we remember Her Majesty, we give thanks that she has been Patron of The Scout Association since she came to the throne 70 years ago. We also recall with gratitude the support she has extended to Scouting throughout her long reign.

Most especially we remember her strong commitment to duty and service to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.

Our sympathy and prayers are extended to the entire Royal family. The loss of such a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother will be deeply felt.

Summer Newsletter

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 10:02:17 GMT

Summer Newsletter

Welcome to 2022s “Summer” Newsletter, which covers a flavour of what keeps us Scouting, and some things showing how our Groups are getting stuck into life after Covid! Here is the link Summer Newsletter

Stamford & Ketton Explorers Ocean Adventure

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 20:33:33 GMT

Stamford and Ketton Explorers go to Sea!

Ocean Scout has been out with Stamford & Bourne District Scouts this weekend. Blast out to Rough's Tower (Sealand!) and back to Harwich for supper.

Shacklewell Campsite work party

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:32:16 GMT

Shacklewell work party

Spring at Shacklewell means we are getting ready for a busy camping season, with lots of youngsters already booked to use the site.

With a lot of winter work complete, we still need to tackle a few jobs so be ready to open, so Saturday 19 ^th March from 0900 is when we are asking for your help.

All welcome, with any skills - just enthusiasm needed!

Please let Alan ( m.scott603@btinternet.com ) or Doug ( sasuanager@stamfordbournescouts.org.uk ) know you are coming!

Stamford and Bourne Newsletter

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:00:20 GMT

Spring District newsletter out!

We are pleased to let you know that a bumper Spring District newsletter is now out.

Stamcamp 22 - Bookings open

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 16:41:28 GMT

Stamcamp 2022 - Booking now OPEN!

After a two-year gap due to Covid bookings for Stamcamp 2022 are OPEN .

The dates for the event are 7pm Friday 29 April – 1pm Monday 2 May 2022. I am delighted to let you know that the camp will be at Burghley Park, Stamford and promises to be a fantastic event.

The booking forms are below. Bookings close on 28 February 2022 . Bookings are open to Scout and Guide groups.

Stamcamp booking form

Stamcamp staff / adult booking form (groups)

Stamcamp central staff booking form

Each participant will need to complete an activity permission form and the details are here. This is not due until 31 March 2022. Stamcamp activity permission form

A few notes regarding the booking process.

Non-refundable deposits MUST accompany this form for your booking to be accepted.
Bookings will only be taken with the details of your craft activity from your group
Cheques should be made payable to Stamford and Bourne District Scout Council
Forms and payments needs to be returned to:
"Stamcamp. 5 Rutland Close, South Witham, Grantham, Lincs, NG33 5QA".
If you wish to pay by e-banking please contact me for our bank details
Due to the changing COVID-19 situation, the event will only run if it is safe to do so and appropriate measures are in place
Costs -
£40 Stamford & Bourne Scout/Guide. Deposit amount MUST be at least £20 and booked by 28/2/22
£45 Other Scout/Guide. Deposit amount MUST be at least £20 and booked by 28/2/22.
£5 Adult Leaders (Over 18) and Young Leaders (not participating in activities) attending
£10 Leaders children 6-10, over 11 then book as scout / guide
£0 Leaders children - If aged 5 or under

Some important dates:

28 ^th February 2022 – Bookings close!
31 ^st March 2022 – Full balance must be paid.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need more information - my email is howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk

I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at Stamcamp 22!

Howard Nelson

Stamcamp 22 Organiser

Award for Merit - Tim Hall

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 16:54:15 GMT

Well done Tim!

A HUGE congratulations to Tim Hall, who is scout leader at Ketton and who also assists with cubs and even our Beavers on achieving the Award of Merit! This award is extremely special and only gets given to those who go above and beyond for scouting. It is very much deserved and all of 1st Ketton can't thank him enough for everything that he does for our group. Fantastic for him to receive this during JOTI which is one of our favourite events.

Shacklewell Campsite Workparty's

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 20:57:22 GMT

Shacklewell - Volunteers needed for work party.

Shacklewell Campsite is our District “Jewel in the Crown”, and is available to book for your Group or Section Camp next year (2022) with a bunkhouse and camping in a great setting – contact Alan and Julie on m.scott603@btinternet.com

Meanwhile, the site is closed for winter from the end of October, and we need your help to complete essential maintenance, including leaf clearing and other outdoor tasks!

We will have work parties, each Saturday morning in November – 6 ^th , 13 ^th , 20 ^th and 27 ^th , from 0930 to 1230.

If you can spare a couple of hours on these dates, please let us know you are coming, so we can get some refreshments organised! Please reply to the above email, or to Doug on sasumanager@stamfordbournescouts.org.uk

Donation to Deepings Group Minibus

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:42:33 GMT

Minibus available to hire

Many thanks to the Sally, President of The Deepings Inner Wheel who kindly have donated £200 towards the refurbishment of the Deepings Group minibus. The bus is available for hire by groups

Contact details for booking are Gary Ridgway on 07740 054908 / garyridgway374@btinternet. . Charges are £40 for a full day and £20 for a half day plus fuel. Drivers will need to have a familiarisation drive, supply a copy of their license, be 21 or over and under 70 and advise if the driver has any points – this doesn’t automatically exclude someone but the insurance company need to know beforehand.

Summer newsletter out!

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:26:44 GMT

Welcome to our Summer Newsletter, which we hope covers some flavour of what keeps us Scouting, and some things showing how our Groups are getting stuck in to the new “normal”! Let us tell everyone interested what YOUR section is getting up to. The newsletter can be seen here

Stamford and Bourne young people take part in many community activities and events, and we would like to share your Groups’ experiences with other friends in the District!

Scouts get afloat!

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:58:11 GMT

At long last, water activities for Scouts are back!

Deeping Explorers have been out on the river -many thanks to Paul, Al, and not forgetting the intrepid Unit Leaders (including Sam who christened the proceedings by being the first on, and then in, the water!).

2nd Stamford Scouts also got on the water at Whitewater - light winds but a fantastic evening.

Deepings Apache Cubs become Blue Peter Climate Heroes!

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Tue, 25 May 2021 12:07:03 GMT

Tomorrow, Akela at The Deeping Apache Cubs will get the honour of presenting green Blue Peter Climate Heroes Badges to her Cubs. A great way to end their first half term back at face 2 face meetings!

Congratulations to Henry Birch for achieving his Chief Scout Gold Award

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:10:56 GMT

Great thing happening at Horbling and Billingbrough

Congratulations to Henry Birch for achieving his Chief Scout Gold Award in March. We wish you well Henry as you move on to Explorer Scouts and look forward to supporting you with your next scouting adventure.

He will be joining Horbling and Billingborough Explorer Scout Unit that has just started. We are excited for the future, to take part in district activities with other Explorers Units and I'm sure we will grow in size once the good news gets around.

Face to Face Scouting resumes

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:21:50 GMT

We were thrilled to see our Young Leaders return to Shacklewell Hollow campsite for face to face scouting. Our groups across the district are busily planning their return and it will be great to see them all out and about in covid safe way over the next few weeks!

Commissioner's commendation for Adam!

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 12:11:17 GMT

We are delighted to announce that Adam Warren of 2nd Stamford Scout Group has been awarded a Commissioners Commendation on his excellent fundraising efforts earlier in the year. Adam organised over £3,000 towards the new HQ fund by organising a fund run.

Carolyn appointed Deputy County Commissioner for Lincolnshire Scouts

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:32:38 GMT

Congratulations to Carolyn!

On becoming a Deputy County Commissioner.

Thanks

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:05:50 GMT

Thanks to those who’ve kept Scouting despite the setbacks, volunteers who’ve organised Scouts meetings, and/or heroes of your local community. #ThankTwo

Every year on February 22, we take some time to commemorate the history of Scouts and thank those who make it possible.

This February 22 – after what’s frankly been a bit of a rubbish year – we want to double the amount of gratitude we show.

We’re asking volunteers, young people and parents/careers to join us by celebrating #ThankTwo. It’s easy to get involved – all we ask is that you show your gratitude and thank two people and/or groups of people. These people can be fellow members who’ve kept Scouting despite the setbacks, volunteers who’ve organised Scouts meetings, and/or heroes of your local community.

We’re asking you to give your chosen heroes prime spot on your windows. We’ve created a couple of templates which you can download at Thank you | Scouts

Bourne Scouts - active in lockdown

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:27:46 GMT

1 st Bourne have not stopped during lockdown and activities have included the Drumming’s Cool drumming School Tasked with finding 3 bowls and 2 pans plus some sticks that wouldn’t break whilst we bashed them about for 45 minutes, we learnt lots of different drumming rhythms and ways to make all the sounds we hear on the TV and in music videos. Everyone thought that the whole thing was a fabulous idea and had a brilliant time. One Mum said that she had enjoyed the sessions at least as much as her son so maybe there’s a new leader in the offing as well.

2nd Stamford Town Scout looks back over scouting during the coronavirus pandemic

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:14:16 GMT

Harry Merriman, from 2nd Stamford Town Scouts, shares his thoughts on scouting during the pandemic:

The Chief Scout Gold Award is the highest award possible as a scout and is the badge which many hope to achieve before they finish their time as a scout. Recently George Stevenson and James Burrows, of 2nd Stamford Town Scouts, completed their last challenge badge.

To complete the award every scout must finish six skills badges, for example aeronautics or time on the water, and all of the nine challenge badges - outdoors, creativity, team leadership, skills, expedition, adventure, world, personal and teamwork).

George, 14, said: “The Chief Scout Gold Award is hard to get, but there are some hard parts and some easy parts.

“The easiest part is just to turn up every week and try your hardest to achieve what the leaders want you to do.

“I found the hardest part was the personal challenge badge because you need to do something that you struggle with. For me it was to present in front of people.

“My favourite part was doing the expedition because we had the same responsibility as adults and a great time, even if it did go a bit wrong.

“Overall, the award is a great thing to work up to over your time at scouts and was good fun.”

Scouting has been extremely different during the pandemic and the award has become even more difficult to achieve.

Yet through all of this, leaders across the country have been working harder than ever to help those working towards badges and awards to be able to achieve this huge milestone.

Meetings have all been organised on Zoom, virtual camps have been put on and events were run over the internet, all through the amazing voluntary work done by all of our fantastic scouting leaders.

James, 13, said: “When lockdown started I had almost half of my gold award completed.

“During lockdown I found it harder because I had schoolwork to do and scouts were only meeting by Zoom. However, the leaders would give you support and ideas on Zoom meetings.

“We had to try to work around the pandemic to complete badges.”

Through the pandemic I have also been working towards achieving my Gold Award.

I would like to thank our exceptional leaders at 2nd Stamford Scouts as it is only through their hard work and dedication that I have been able to learn the skills required to work towards this huge achievement, even through the pandemic.

First published in the Stamford Mercury

Chief Scouts Gold Award

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 11:19:08 GMT

Congratulations to Guy Robinson from Horbling and Billingborough

A huge congratulations to Guy Robinson from Horbling and Billingborough who has finished his journey with our Scout Section on a high. He has received his Chief Scout Gold Award and the Mark Timings Memorial Trophy for Top Scout 2020. Wishing you lots of success Guy as you continue into Explorer Scouts and your Young Leader Training and Duke of Edinburgh. Let's hope 2021 allows you to enjoy these experiences to the fullest.

Christmas Newsletter now published

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 17:02:51 GMT

Our latest newsletter is now published and can be found here: Christmas Newsletter

Congratulations to our leaders who have received Scouts awards

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Sat, 19 Dec 2020 16:45:54 GMT

Leaders a credit to Stamford and Bourne Scouts!

Earlier in the year we celebrated here the Wood Badge Awards – a credit to the District and the Training Team!

However, that isn’t the only cause for celebrations – we have a number of other Leaders to mention, not least:-

Bridget Palmer and Gillian Godden who have both been awarded Medal of Merit!

Service Awards have also been awarded to a long list of our Leaders - many thanks for their excellent years of service.

40 Year Service

Special congratulations to :-

Margaret Everitt

Martin Grimes.

20 Year Service

Heidi Latronico-Ferris

James Knott

15 Year Service

Liz Kelly

Mark Tupholme

Norman Stroud

Paul Mead

Phil Tokens

James Knott

10 Year Service

Neil Scholes

Nicola Ferdiand

Rosalind McArdle

Tim Hall

Wayne Lester

5 Year Service

Adam O’Neill

Alan Girvan

Ann Turner

Cathy Herron

Clair Newall

Elizabeth Coles

Gillian Twine

Helen Robinson

James Coulam

Jane Bentley

Jonathan Bull

Luke Jeffries

Marcus Leach

Meghan Bird

Michael Stennett

Miranda Rock

Piers Roberts

Rebecca Wakefield

Ricky Amos

Sarah Eling

Scouts of the World Award

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:24:33 GMT

Elsea Park Scout Leader's project

The Scouts of the World Award (SOWA) is an opportunity to explore a chosen issue and undertake a project under one of the themes of peace, environment or sustainability. Here we here from Georgia who is the Scout Leader at Elsea Park at Bourne.

"As a medical doctor and scout leader I am passionate about providing young people with skills that could allow them to help someone in need. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic I was delivering training sessions to Cubs and Scouts which were well received and there was demand for further teaching. I did not want the pandemic to prevent the development of skills in young people.

I am therefore creating a comprehensive and exciting virtual first aid training programme for young people in our community. I hope that it will give young people the confidence to help in emergency situations should they ever need to. It may also inspire older Scouts who are interested in becoming mentors for their younger peers and introduce career opportunities in science and medicine. We should not let the pandemic prevent young people from gaining important skills for life, and I hope this project will go some way in helping with that".

Training success for Stamford and Bourne

richard@me.ms (Richard Harvey) — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 12:52:31 GMT

Well done to the 32 leaders who have gained their Wood Badge and other awards in 2020!

Well done to our 32 leaders who have completed their Wood Badge Training so far in 2020. The roll of honour of the woodbadges approved in 2020 includes:

Andrew Selby

Doug Cobbold

Ali Cobbold

Gary Ridgway

Dave Kenney

Paul Scholes

Janet Low

Jane Hockey

Rachel Nelson

Meghan Bird

Dyfrig Jenkins

Adam Readwin

Georgia Galloway

Dan Ledger

Helen Robinson

Joanna Turnham

Natalya Swaden

Kim Singleton

John Burrows

Lewis Saxey-Santillo Hempkin

Lorraine Brooks

Vickie Stainsby

Ciara Browne

Josh Storer

Becky Brown

Katie Falkner

Georgia Mccormack

Dan Mccormack

Gina Barber

Paul Burrows

Bridget Palmer

Cathy Herron

Congratulations!

New roof for Shacklewell

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 17:49:25 GMT

District investment to improve our campsite

The District has been investing in Shacklewell to improve our campsite for when we can get back to face to face scouting.

Horbling and Billingborough mark Remembrance

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 22:41:30 GMT

We are very proud of all the young people, leaders and families who have taken part in activities in the week leading up to Armistice. Horbling & Billingborough have been busy making window decorations, baking poppy biscuits and paying our respects on Remembrance Sunday safely on our doorsteps at home.

Launch of Young Leader's Unit

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:51:55 GMT

We are excited to restart Explorer Scout Young Leader’s training across our District from this October. We want you to try more, see more and do more, we want to help you stand on your own two feet, and make memories to last a lifetime.

Explorer Scout Young Leaders (EYSLs) are Explorer Scouts who work with Adult Leaders in a Beaver Colony, Cub Pack or Scout Troop. EYSLs are an important part of their section’s leadership team, as they can bring new ideas and be positive role models to the young people and the leaders they work with. ESYLs can improve the experience of other young people, by being part of planning meetings and contributing to Youth Shaped Scouting.

The Unit is open to all young leaders aged 14-18 in Scouting. Young people from outside Scouting can also take part if they are working towards their Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards or Queen’s Guide Award. You can also be a Young Leader without taking an active part in an Explorer Unit.

For further details contact Dyfrig Jenkins, Explorer Leader (Young Leaders) at dyfrig.jenkins@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk

MBE for Alan Scott

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 18:06:17 GMT

We are very proud to hear today that Alan Scott, a long service member of the Stamford and Bourne Scouts and previously our DC as well as the chairman of Poacher International Jamboree and Lincolnshire Scouts has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday honours!

Alan has been involved with Stamford and Bourne and we are delighted that his contributions has been recognised.

Many congratulations to Alan.

2nd Stamford Beavers celebrates five beavers gaining their Chief Scout's Bronze Award

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:32:27 GMT

By and with permission from Andrea Scholes - andrea.scholes@iliffepublishing.co.uk First published in Stamford Mercury.

Virtual scouting has allowed five children to complete the Chief Scout's Bronze Award during lockdown.

It is the highest award a beaver can achieve and requires them to take part in a range of creative, adventurous and community activities.

At 2nd Stamford Town Beavers the award has been presented to Alex Brookes, Toby Scholes and Finley Reynolds.

2nd Stamford Second Helpings

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:04:17 GMT

2nd Stamford Beavers and Cubs create video to introduce people to the wonderful work of Second Helpings. Here is the link https://youtu.be/7uXtE4lvuS0

Second Helpings is a charity making a real difference in reducing food waste, getting food to people who really need it and offering a community cafe facility.

The initiative is supported by a number of leaders in 2nd Stamford and the Beavers and Cubs have made a fabulous stop animation to show how the charity made use of available food at the start of lockdown.

#feedbelliesnotbins

Scouts of the World Award - Information Session

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:46:51 GMT

Scouts of the World Award (SOWA) is a Scout Network only award that gives Scout Network members the chance to undertake a project of their choice within the themes of Peace, Environment and Sustainability and take action on their chosen issue.

Lincolnshire Scouts are going to be running an information session on June 10th at 7.30pm to outline what the award is and what is involved. Following the session, if there is the demand then the team will put on a Discovery Event for those Network members to start their award.

This session is open for any Network aged member and any adult who supports this section.

Bourne Scouts enjoy a drumming workshop as lockdown forces them to meet online

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:43:33 GMT

Scouts from Bourne featured in the Stamford Mercury.

Lockdown has forced people to come up with innovative new ways to spend their time with whatever resources they have at home.

Luckily for these children, all they needed was a saucepan and spoon to join an online drumming workshop with friends.

Beavers, cubs and scouts from across Bourne logged on to watch Max Anderson-Hopkins lead the Drumming's Cool session.

Read the full story - https://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/technology-keeps-the-scouting-spirit-alive-9110251/

Poacher 2021

Fri, 29 May 2020 19:54:56 GMT

Poacher 2021 postponed untill 2022

Since Spring 2018, the Poacher team have been in the background planning for Poacher 2021 and ensuring every participant and staff has the ‘Adventure of a Lifetime’.

As we are all very much aware, Spring this year brought us a worldwide pandemic. Planning in an uncertain environment is a challenge and to ensure the safety of participants, volunteers and staff; the team have made the very hard decision to move Poacher 2021 to 2022.

The new dates are 30th July – 6th August 2022, remaining at the Lincolnshire Showground.
All those who have already booked or registered interest will shortly receive an email with more details about your booking.
Please read the full statement and FAQs here

Introducing The Great Indoors Staged Badge

Thu, 28 May 2020 16:59:00 GMT

Over the last few weeks, kids have been learning new skills, trying new things, and having a lot of fun with hundreds of online activities. We’re very happy to be able to reward all of their hard work with a brand new staged badge. Here it is: https://bit.ly/3dfq58U

For the first time in history, this badge allows everyone to take part, regardless of whether they’re a Scout or not.

#TheGreatIndoors

Scouting from home for The Deepings Apache Cubs

Sat, 09 May 2020 18:03:21 GMT

With current restrictions meaning Scouting activities across the county cannot take place, our members have been coming up with imaginative ways to continue Scouting from home.

The Deepings Apache Cub pack have been enjoying a wide range of activities, sharing ideas and instructions with each other online.

Here are just some of the activities they have been taking part in:

Personal and necker care as part of the Home Help Badge
Taking part in the WWF Earth Hour in lots of different ways, including a virtual camp
Working on the Artist Badge by creating artwork to show our support for the NHS and community
An online treasure hunt
Online bingo
Virtually learning together how to make a kite and flying them as part of their daily exercise

And it is not just the young people enjoying these activities, families and carers have been getting involved and are enjoying the entertainment.

Feedback has been really positive:

"Thanks for the much-needed treasure hunt yesterday. It lifted our spirits and has inspired a household Easter hunt in the next week."

"Oh, this was so good, thank you guys! I haven't seen Nicholas so animated for days!"

"We enjoyed the zoom meeting and looking forward to the family quiz this week! Fantastic way to stay in touch and still able to do some great activities and something a bit different! Thank you for all the great work you all do to help keep kids smiling!"

If you have noticed an activity here or anywhere else, take inspiration, make contact to share resources or perhaps tell us about what you’ve been doing so we can share with others.

Most importantly if there are areas of the programme that you are wondering how you are going to cover, do let me know and we will see how we can support you to gain resources. Email us at cc@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk

Stamford and Bourne colunteers recognised in 2020 Roll of Honours

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 19:51:56 GMT

We are proud of the impact that Scouting makes on the lives of so many young people and volunteers.

The Roll of Honour is an opportunity to recognise and reward some of those volunteers making an impact.

The 2020 Roll of Honour has been published by The Scout Association and we want to say a special thank you and well done to those recognised from Stamford and Bourne.

Stamford and Bourne District Scouts host a successful swimming gala at Deepings Leisure Centre

howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk (Howard Nelson) — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 13:36:49 GMT

Scouts from Bourne featured in the Stamford Mercury.

Cub groups from across the Stamford and Bourne area came together to compete in their annual swimming gala.

The groups met at the Deepings Leisure Centre on Saturday evening for a series of races to put their skills to the test.

The Beaver groups raced across the centre's smaller pool in a mixture of individual and relay events.

Children from the 2nd Stamford Beavers took home the trophy which they will get to keep until next year's event.

The older children from Cub packs across the area competed in the main pool across a range of distances to suit their abilities. The races also put a full range of swimming strokes to the test.

It was a clean sweep for the Stamford groups with the 2nd Stamford Cubs also taking home the trophy.

Event organiser Steina Bishop said: "This event takes place annually and the feedback I have had from parents and leaders is that the event was a great success with plenty of races to keep them going.

Jamboree Summer with Stamford and Bourne District

Sat, 16 Sep 2017 23:00:00 GMT

Margaret and Tony Everitt have had a busy few weeks, ’lending a hand’ to two International Jamborees:

27th July departed from Bourne at 10.30 heading to Wareham, Dorset and ‘Goose’ where they finally arrived around 18.30 after various adventures….. even positioning the caravan in the sloping carpark was no mean feat.

Sunday, after registration and setting up Encaustic Workshop, a day of rest…..then:-

Activities ran from Monday to Friday over a period of six hours every day. Goose, though a small camp, had 1000 young people from various parts of the world - but mostly UK.

Water Activities at Goose comprised of Sailboarding, 4 pedelo’s and a raft on a rope….. No sailing! Of course that meant Margaret had a very reluctant, but very able assistant, to help with delivering Encaustic Art Activity by working as a team (Tony kept out of Margaret’s way and vice versa….).

Weather wise it was very hot on some days – really too hot to work, but they managed.

Friday activities drew to a close at 16.30, and finally (after a struggle) the jacked up caravan was released, departing from Dorset at approx. 19.00 up the M3 to get back to Bourne well after midnight.

Margaret –“Despite all the hic-cups we had a great week, made many friends and promised to keep in touch.”

After a hectic clean, equipment restock, repack; they were off again on the 9th August to join in with Norjam -a mere 78 mile trip which once again took longer than expected! Finally arriving at Norjam site at 13.45 and from time of arrival it was “go go go” right up to 16.00 Friday 16th …..

Unlike Goose an assistant was provided for Encaustic Workshop , changing over after sessions. which meant each am and pm session helper were given very quick lesson in encaustic art before having to teach the participants (it took Margaret six months). Everyone, participants and helpers alike had great fun, and in total 2000 A6 art cards were used.

Tony joined the w/activities sailing team, sailing at Wroxham, or at least they would have done had it not been for the very strong winds. It looked like he was out of luck for this camp as well as the first, but by Friday all was well the wind had dropped to manageable.

Other District SASU members were helping at Norjam, but they didn’t meet up as there were two different staff camp sites, and no-one knew where others camped until the last day. Turned out they were just two caravans away from Margaret and Tony!. Perhaps a case of boats passing in the night and never the twain should meet….

Again despite all the hiccups and cool wet weather, plus medical issues etc’ they had a pleasant time at Norjam meeting up with old friends from Norjam 2006, and making new ones.

Margaret :- “Every time I visit Norfolk it rains, 2014 has been no exception! After Norjam we travelled to Cromer for a few days of chilling out before returning to Bourne on 22nd August where Tony finally got a sail - he had a sail booking at Whitewater …...”.

Their 2014 travels are not quite over as Encaustic workshop is booked in for Gilwell Reunion 5/6/7th September, and then next year Devon County Scout jamboree in July 2015 – showing adults how to organise and run an Encaustic Workshop for Scouts.

Stamford and Ketton Explorers go back to basics

Fri, 26 May 2017 23:00:00 GMT

Stamford and Ketton Explorers have spent a weekend learning bush craft skills at Dukes Covert campsite. Working towards their survival skills badge they have had to demonstrate a variety of different techniques including the lighting and building of a fire, learning how to cook variety of foods such as meat and fish over a fire and the construction of a shelter of natural or salvaged materials and sleeping overnight in it.

Stamcamp 2015 - Stamford and Bourne's Annual District Camp

Fri, 01 May 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Stamford and Bourne District once again held their annual District Camp 'Stamcamp' at Burghley House, Stamford. Activities on offer included the County Climbing Tower along with other activities provided by the County.

Thurlby a la France

Tue, 16 Sep 2014 23:00:00 GMT

At 6.30am on what was a very wet Monday (25th August) - 41 young people and 7 leaders made their way from Thurlby to Ardres, France.

We arrived at our Acorn Adventure camp at around 1.45pm local time and we were met on the bus by a very loud member of their entertainment team…..

We were that tired from travelling that I think nearly everyone on the bus panicked!! We had had a long journey but thankfully one that was very uneventful!

With no time to rest, the Cubs, Scouts and Explorers were divided into their groups for the activity, which was a wet obstacle course, helped on of course by the weather. The kids loved it but it meant for us a very long, damp day and night trying to get their clothes and trainers dried!

The rest of the evening went without a hitch and everyone was soon ready for bed.

Tuesday came and so did more rain but this did not stop the enthusiasm from everyone. The Groups headed off to their various morning activities, consisting of wall climbing, nightline, fencing and archery. In the afternoon, we ventured off to the Viking Museum, which was very amusing seeing some of the kids dressing up and trying to fight each other (Viking style of course)

Back to camp and on then after tea for a town trail. Still more rain and more damp feet and clothes, but the fun continued.

Wednesday was brighter, so out went the clothes line! After breakfast, off the groups went for another morning of adventurous activities, this time

canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and raft building. Followed by a wonderful trip to the chocolate factory – I think everyone wanted to dive into the buckets of chocolate.

Wednesday night was campfire night. There were many stories told and songs sang not just by our members but the entertainment team made quite a few up of their own!

On to Thursday and our last day. Still quite dry so more clothes lines for us! The kids went on to their activities and even paddled (all of them) across the lake to get an ice cream.

We finished the evening off on Thursday with a huge game of hide and seek, although I had been forgotten as I was hiding up a tree!! (Thanks James Helliwell) Bags packed and lots of excited children went happily off to their beds.

I don’t know what happened to Friday – we got up way too early, had breakfast and before we knew it we were at passport control on the Eurotunnel. Lunch stop at Stansted Services and made it back home by 3pm. It was great fun for all concerned and would recommend taking your pack/troop on an adventure like we did!

Nicola and I cannot thank all the Cubs, Scouts and Explorers who attended for being so well behaved and represented our Group and Scouting in general exceptionally well. We would also like to thank the Parents for entrusting their children in our care, whilst traveling abroad and finally to the leaders who came with us. Together we made a fab team.